In the last week, the McCain campaign has inferred that Barack Obama is anything from a Muslim with a funny middle name to an all out terrorist, but Tuesday night, when McCain was on the same stage with the front-runner, he didn’t mention any of the disgusting charges spoken just hours before by his VP candidate or a few hours after the debate by his own wife.

ABC’s Charles Gibson asked Barack Obama yesterday if he was surprised by that.

About Antonio D. French

Antonio French is a St. Louis City alderman representing the 21st Ward. He is also a writer and political consultant. He lives in the O'Fallon neighborhood with his wife, baby and two dogs. You can follow Antonio on Twitter: @AntonioFrench